Active Shooter Training

EVENT: Active Shooter Training

DATE AND TIME OF EVENT: December 13, 2017 at 6 PM

LOCATION: Allen Memorial Baptist Church 1303 Snow Hill Road in Salisbury, MD

In response to the increase in active shooter incidents throughout the country, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting an active shooter training program designed for civilians, especially our local businesses and places of worship throughout the Eastern Shore. While there are other law enforcement agencies already conducting similar training programs throughout the country, it was the Massacre at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas back in November that has generated the necessity and demand for additional training.

The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office has implemented an active shooter training program designed for civilians. Sheriff’s Office personnel fully trained and certified in the RAIDER solo engagement system, and the FEMA/DHS LASER active shooter program will be conducting this training. LASER produced the “Run, Hide, Fight” video for civilian responses to active shooters.

Law enforcement officers and agencies are frequently requested by schools, businesses, and community members for direction and presentations on what they should do if confronted with an active shooter event. The RAIDER solo engagement system provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options, medical issues, and considerations for conducting drills.

Pastors Bill Warren and Bruce Glisson of the Allen Memorial Baptist Churchhave graciously agreed to host this training event which is expected to last for two hours and is free of charge to anyone who wishes to attend. Any questions can be directed to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4891.